Aegis Blog

Operating any business takes a lot of skill, organization, sound advice, and maybe even a pinch of good luck. This is particularly true when you’re building and expanding a construction business.
We rounded up some of the best construction resources available to help you – publications, blogs, podcasts, and websites that can give you the most assistance as you grow.
1. SBA Website
The SBA website is the cornerstone of business advice, no matter what your speciality ...

The construction business is a risky one.
From on the job accidents to extreme weather, traffic collisions to vandalism, there is no shortage of possible ways for contractors to incur losses.
But with the right coverage in place, your construction business doesn’t have to lose money if the unexpected occurs.
Here are some of the most common ways contractors lose money when something goes bad - and the insurance policies that can help you keep yours.
5 Common ...

Accidents happen.
This is true in every line of work but even more so in the high-risk industry of construction.
And with this higher risk of accidents comes the very unpleasant possibility of getting sued.
It is not uncommon for contractor businesses to be on the receiving end of a lawsuit. Whether perceived or real, clients will not hesitate to take you to court if they feel your business is at fault for damages or injuries they ...

How are you building your construction business? Whether you prefer the time-honored practice of word-of-mouth referrals or are up to speed on the latest digital marketing techniques, don't overlook one of the most essential tools you've got available to you: contractor insurance and bonds.
Not sure how an insurance policy or bonds can help put more cash in your account?
Keep reading to find out.
Contractor Insurance vs Contractor Bonds: What’s the Difference?
Both contractor insurance and bonds ...

Choosing insurance for your contractor business can feel complicated and confusing. There is no one-size-fits-all policy that will neatly cover contractors across the industry just as no two contractor businesses are exactly alike.
The kinds of policies and coverages available to contractors is almost as vast and varied as the jobs they perform and the types of business they run.
But choosing the right insurance to protect your construction business doesn’t have to feel dizzying. Here ...

It’s difficult to comprehend the incredibly vast scope of rebuilding that needs to be done in California.
Northern California lost more than 14,700 homes, with several neighborhoods being entirely wiped out. Sonoma County alone lost around 5,000 homes, with 1,300 of those homes destroyed in the Coffey Park neighborhood alone. In Southern California, the Thomas fire destroyed 1,000 structures in Ventura County; one neighborhood lost more than 400 buildings.
Homeowners are, understandably, very eager to overcome ...

A comprehensive commercial property insurance will come complete with some protection against fires. This security is important — a blaze can decimate an entire project. In the best case scenario, however, you won't ever have to file a claim. Here are give tips that can keep your site safe from the ravaging influence of flames.
Make sure you have smoke detectors, and that they work: Smoke detectors can warn you that something is amiss, even ...

Few people are satisfied with every aspect of their profession. Sometimes clients or managers are difficult or communicate poorly. Other jobs can be repetitive or tedious. Some vocations have hours that force their employees to toil long into the night.Those occupational hazards pale in comparison to those faced in the most dangerous jobs, where serious injury or death is an ever-present possibility. While the riskiest professions are somewhat spread across industries, three of the ...

Concern about the future of energy is becoming louder. Perhaps in no state is this more true than California, where progressive ideals and unusually sunny weather have many seriously considering switching to a more renewable source of energy, such as solar. In fact, the state installed as many megawatts in 2013 as it did in the previous 30 years combined, doubling its total capacity to nearly 4,000 megawatts.This only further cemented its spot atop ...

In San Diego, the contracting industry is experiencing a crime wave.In the last six months, police officers have responded to dozens of thefts in the industry, with some losses extending into the thousands of dollars. Construction sites are particularly ripe targets for crooks for a number of reasons. The tools used are often expensive, difficult to trace and easy to sell. In addition, many larger companies draw from a shared equipment pool, with a ...